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1962 Map of Midland South

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Midland South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Tittabawassee River carves a diagonal path through this landscape, serving as a focal point for the industrial and agricultural development of southern Midland. This map reveals a unique chemical-industrial economy defined by dozens of Brine Wells and the large Brine Pond No 6, reflecting the region’s historical reliance on subsurface mineral extraction. The urban expansion of Midland is evident in the northern portion, where numerous parks like Currie Bennett Park and Eastlawn Park sit alongside institutional landmarks such as the High School and City Hall.

Away from the city center, the terrain is dominated by a complex network of drainage systems, including the Shaffner and Major Drain and Ames Drain, which supported the surrounding rural townships of Ingersoll and Williams. Cultural and genealogical sites are scattered throughout, from the Pine Grove Cem near the river to the historic Old Indian Treaty Boundary that cuts through the southern fields.